Waihi's Warm Up Party for Beach Hop 2026
25 March 2026
Venue: Waihi Town Centre
Times: From 10am
Classic cars, great people, and a full day of colour and noise in the heart of Waihi. Local and world-famous comedian Ben Hurley returns as MC again this year, keeping the laughs rolling and energy high alongside the engines.
Beach Hop Parade
Arriving from 10.30am Departing from 2.30pm.
Drag Race
Can your team of 4 drag a mine truck tyre down Seddon Street?
Register your team of 4 for your chance to WIN CASH prizes in the annual Drag Race. Drag Race competitors assemble at 12:00pm, with racing expected to begin around 12:15pm.
Register on the day before 11am at the GO Waihi Tent outside Waihi Memorial Hall OR by email to info@gowaihi.org.nz
Fashion Show and Best Dressed Competition
At 1:00pm, it’s time to turn Seddon Street into a runway with the Fashion Show and Best Dressed Competition — a highlight every year, and one that always brings plenty of style, creativity, and surprise.
Register on the day before 11:30am at the GO Waihi Tent outside Waihi Memorial Hall OR by email to info@gowaihi.org.nz
Entries are open and we need competitors for both the Drag Race and the Fashion Show. With cash and other prizes up for grabs, there’s every reason to throw your hat in the ring — whether you’re backing your strength, your outfit, or both.
